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Salute the Armed Forces Participates in WWII Reenactment, Makes WWII Veteran's Dream Come True
The nonprofit Salute the Armed Forces will participate in WWII Reeactment in Lockport and makes WWII Veteran's dream come true.
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WHAT: Salute the Armed Forces, a nonprofit dedicated to helping returning veterans transition to civilian life, will be participating in the World War II reenactment event sponsored by the Lockport Township Park Districts.
WHY: The event will feature a WWII Weapons Demonstration; battle reenactments with WW II tanks and vintage aircraft; USO performances including live musical revues of the music of the WWII period; and dance lessons done to Big Band Jazz music selections. There will also be a food court and a beer garden available.
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People can show their support for STAF by giving a donation to fire a simulated 50-caliber machine gun in a special designated area. All of the proceeds will support STAF Programs.
At the event, Salute the Armed Forces will be making one WWII veteran’s dream come true. Doug Babitzke, a 90-year-old WWII Army veteran from Burr Ridge, will be a passenger flying into the battlefield during a reenactment. Babitzke wanted to be a fighter pilot during WW II, however, he was placed in infantry.
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WHERE: Dellwood Park
Route 171 & Woods Drive
Lockport, IL
WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 12
9 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 13
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For information, visit www.salutethearmedforces.org and www.LOCKPORTWWII.com
About Salute the Armed Forces:
Salute the Armed Forces®, a 501©3 nonprofit located in Burr Ridge, Illinois, is here to help develop the most successful, well-adjusted generation of veterans in our great nation’s history. With your help we can accomplish this sacred mission. Our mission is to implement our unique, “5-Star Program®” to help meet the needs of veterans as they transition back to civilian life, to help our veterans help each other, and to raise public awareness and provide aid for the needs of our veteran heroes. For information call 708-401-VETS (8387) or visit the website at www.salutethearmedforces.org
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